Trump Flies on Gifted Jet Despite Security Concerns

US President Donald Trump is set to travel on the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, despite ongoing security concerns and unconfirmed upgrades. This comes after a recent incident where threats from Iran forced the President to switch planes during a flight between Ankara and the UK.

The $400 million aircraft has undergone extensive modifications, but security experts have questioned whether it has advanced defensive capabilities compared to older presidential aircraft. The plane was reportedly missing crucial countermeasures when Trump first began using it.

Trump will fly on the jet for his upcoming trip to Ireland next week, where he will attend the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort and meet with officials in Dublin. White House officials have defended the aircraft's safety, stating that it meets all requirements for transporting the President.